Coupon Insert Preview for November 1

Look for a Smartsource, Redplum, and a Procter & Gamble insert in your Sunday paper. Some of my favorite coupons include:

$1 off any Tide detergent (makes the trial size free at Wal-Mart)
Buy one get one free Soyjoy bars (there is usually a drugstore deal out when these coupons are out)


To see the full list of coupons, just click on the banner below.

Walgreens Deals for November 1-7

New to Walgreens? Be sure to read "Walgreens for Beginners" before reading this post!


Register Rewards Deals

Procter & Gamble products
Buy $10, get $2.50 Register Rewards
Tide Stain Release 20 oz or 10 Pk $3.99
Use $1 coupon from 10/18 Redplum
Or use $1 Blinkie found at CVS and other stores
Downy Liquid 21-40 loads $3.99
Use $.50 coupon from 10/11 Procter & Gamble insert
Bounce Dryer Sheets or Dryer Bar $3.99
Use $1 or $1.50 coupon from 10/11 Procter & Gamble insert
Febreze Air Effects 9.7 oz 2/$5
Use $1 coupon from 11/1 Procter & Gamble insert
Febreze Flameless Luminary Starter Kit $12.99
Use $4 coupon from 11/1 Procter & Gamble insert
Final price = Varies

Aussie, Herbal Essences or Pantene Shampoo or Conditioners or Styling Products
Buy 2 for $7, get $2 Register Rewards
Use BOGO Herbal Essences coupon from 10/11 Procter & Gamble
Use $1 Aussie coupon from 10/11 Procter & Gamble
Use $1/2 Pantene coupon from 10/11 Procter & Gamble
Final price = varies

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers or Training Pants
Buy 2 for $20, get $2 Register Rewards
Use two $1.50 coupons from 11/1 Procter & Gamble
Final price = $7.50 per pack


Body care products
Buy 2 for $8, get $2 Register Rewards
Gillette Body Wash 12 or 18oz
Use $1 coupon from 11/1 Procter & Gamble
Gillette Antiperspirant/Deodorant
Use coupon for buy one Gillette deodorant, get one Gillette Body Wash Free from 11/1 Procter & Gamble
Old Spice Body Wash 12 or 18 oz
Use $1/2 coupon from 9/27 Procter & Gamble
Old Spice Body Spray 3.5 or 4 o)
Old Spice Antiperspirant/Deodorant 2.6-4oz
Use $1/2 coupon from 9/27 or 11/1 Procter & Gamble
Secret Antiperspirant/Deodorant 2.6-4oz
Use $.50 coupon from 11/1 Procter & Gamble
Use B2G1 coupon from 11/1 Procter & Gamble
Tag Body Spray 3.5 or 4oz
Use BOGO coupon from 9/27 Procter & Gamble
Final price = varies
* Deal Idea*
Buy one Gillette body wash and one Gillette deodorant
Use BOGO coupon from 11/1 Procter & Gamble
Pay $4, get $2 Register Rewards
Final price = $1 each


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Get Your Christmas Cards Done for FREE

Vistaprint is offering 100 customizable photo postcards for FREE! All you pay is shipping, which should be $6. This would be a great way to create your Christmas cards!

Go here and click on the offer for 100 free postcards. You will then be able to design your postcards however you want.

You can also choose to add envelopes for an additional $3.75 if you wish.

Finally, you can add customized address labels to your order as well!


These will be way cuter than generic Christmas cards and be less expensive too!

Bath and Body Works: Free Anti-Bacterial Pocketbac Hand Gel With Any Purchase

Use this Bath and Body Works Printable coupon to get a free Anti-bacterial Pocketbac Hand Gel with any purchase. You should be able to find a travel-sized item or something on clearance for around $1.00 and use the coupon to get the free hand gel!

Free $15 at Kodak Gallery Available Again

If you missed the free $15 credit from Kodak Gallery the first time, it's now available again.

Here are the details...


The Kodak Gallery is giving away a million free gifts between October 20 and November 13.

There will be three different phases in which you can get a $15 gift code.

October 20 through 28 = 100,000 gift codes given
October 29 through November 5 = 100,000 gift codes given
November 6 through 13 = 100,000 gift codes given

If you are not one of the first 100,000 people to sign up during a phase, you will receive a 40% off coupon instead. But... you can come back during the next phase and if you're one of the first 100,000 to sign up you can still get a $15 gift code!

So, here's how to get your free $15 gift code:

• Visit the Kodak Gallery and enter your email address on the right side of the page where it says "Get your Free photo gift."
• Enter your information on the next page and you'll be emailed either the $15 gift code or the 40% off coupon. Remember, if you don't get the $15, you can try again during the next phase!
• There is a limit of one $15 code per person, so I'll be making sure to sign up my husband too!
  

Harris Teeter Deals for 10/28 - 11/3

Here are the best Harris Teeter deals for the week.

E-Vic deal of the week (Not signed up for E-vic? You can do so here. You won't be eligible for this week's deal, but you will be eligible for the E-vic deals starting next week.)

10 pack Capri Sun
Sale price - $.99 (Limit 1)
Non e-vic price = $1.88

Other Good Deals

Electrasol Finish dishwasher detergent
Sale price = BOGO, $2.99 each
Use $.50 coupon from 10/11 Smartsource, doubled
Final price = $1.99 each

Farm Rich Cheese Sticks
Sale price = BOGO, $3.74 each
Use $.75 Farm Rich printable coupon, doubled
Final price = $2.24 each

Old Orchard Healthy Balance Juice
Sale price = BOGO, $1.47 each
Use $1 Healthy Balance printable coupon
Final price = $.47 each

Jolly Time popcorn
Sale price = BOGO, $1.34 each
Use $.50 coupon from 9/27 Smartsource, doubled
Or use $1.00 Jolly Time printable coupon
Final price = $.34 each

Nabisco Wheat Thins
Sale price = BOGO, $1.77 each
Use $2 printable coupon from your Kraft First Taste account (Sign up for First Taste here to receive future offers like this)
Final price = FREE

Ritz Crackers
Sale price = ? (The website just says "reduced price". If these are included in the Nabisco BOGO sale, they'll be $1.85 each)
Use coupon from 8/23 Smartsource to Buy Ritz Crackers, get Ritz Crackerfuls Free
Final price = $.92 per box

Starbucks Ice Cream
Sale price = BOGO, $2.22 each
Use $1 Starbucks printable coupon (I found it on page 8)
Final price = $1.22 each

Tropicana Trop50 Orange Juice
Sale price = $2.97
Use $1 Tropicana printable coupon
Final price = $1.97

Dannon Activia or Danactive
Sale price = $1.99
Use $1 coupon from 8/9 or 10/4 Smartsource
Final price = $.99

Red Baron frozen pizza
Sale price = $2.99
Use $1 coupon from 10/18 Smartsource
Final price = $1.99

Fiber One cereal
Sale price = $2.50
Use $.75 Fiber One printable coupon, doubled
Final price = $1.00

Honey Nut Cheerios
Sale price = $2.50
Use $.55 Honey Nut Cheerios printable coupon, doubled
Final price = $1.40

Mueller's Spaghetti
Sale price = $1
Use $.55/2 coupon from 10/4 Smartsource, doubled
Final price = $.45 each

Tabasco Sauce
Sale price = $1
Use $.50 Tabasco printable coupon, doubled
Final price = FREE

Kashi GoLean
Sale price = $3.00
Use $1.50 Kashi printable coupon
Final price = $1.50

Unadvertised deal:

Sunny D Smoothies
Sale price = $.97 each
Use $.55 Sunny D printable coupon, doubled
Final price = FREE




See anything I missed? Feel free to leave a comment and share!

If you're looking for deals at other grocery stores, be sure to check out BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

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Don't Forget to Enter the Giveaways Ending Tomorrow!

The final four giveaways from the Virtual Baby Shower are ending tomorrow. Don't forget to stop by and enter if you haven't already!


Momo Baby Gifts - win your choice of anything on their website

No Throw - 6 winners

Designs by Lei - custom photo card design

Bei Bambini - $50 e-gift card

Don't Forget to Use Your $15 Credit from Kodak (Or Get Your Credit if You Haven't Already)

Did you get the free $15 credit from Kodak that I posted about here? If so, you need to use it by October 28! This will be a great way to get some Christmas gifts crossed off the list for FREE! (The $15 credit does not apply to shipping, though.)

Did you miss out on the $15 credit the first time around? Be ready to sign up on October 29 and you should be able to get your free credit!

Read more details about the deal here.

Free Pampers Sample + Coupons

Get a free sample of Pampers Extra Protection Diapers from Walmart.

Then click on the banner below to join pampers.com. Just for joining, you'll be entered to win a year's supply of diapers. I've been signed up with pampers.com for a good while and it's definitely worth it to sign up! I receive high value coupons for Pampers in the mail on a regular basis.

Save With These Printable Coupons

There are some great printable coupons on coupons.com right now. Here are my favorites:

• Save $1 on Special K Blueberry cereal. -This goes great with the Special K deal at Harris Teeter this week. Buy 5 Special K products (cereal is $2.50) and get $5 off instantly. I got 4 boxes of cereal and a box of Special K bars the other night for $2.00!
• $.75 off Special K chocolaty pretzel bars - another coupon for the Harris Teeter deal
  
• $2 off Nestle and Wonka bagged candy - great for all the candy deals going on right now
• $.75 off a Del Monte pineapple - I love coupons for produce!
• $3 off $15 at Rite Aid
• $1 off Yoplait Delights - makes these only $1 for a 4 pack at Wal-Mart
• $10 off Hasbro Sit N Spin - only $6.52 at Wal-Mart after coupon
• $.75 off Total Cereal - only $.50 per box at Harris Teeter this week with doubled coupon

Go here to print your coupons!

Walgreens Deals for October 25 - 31

New to Walgreens? Be sure to read "Walgreens for Beginners" before reading this post!


Register Rewards Deals

Dulcolax Balance
Buy one at $7, get $4 RR
Use $3 Dulcolax printable coupon
Submit for $5 Dulcolax rebate
Final price = $5 moneymaker after coupon, Register Rewards and rebate

Fiber Choice or Beano To Go 12 ct
Buy one at $2.49, get $2.49 RR
Final price = FREE after Register Rewards

Super Poligrip Denture Adhesive
Buy one at $2, get $2 RR
Final price = FREE after Register Rewards

Robitussin To Go
Buy one at $2.49, get $2.49 RR
Final price = FREE after Register Rewards

ChapStick Fresh Effect
Buy one at $2.99, get $2.99 RR
Final price = FREE after Register Rewards

Other Good Deals

Quaker Quick Oats
Sale price = B1G1 (with in-ad coupon - 2 for $3.19)
Use $1.25/2 coupon from 8/30 Redplum
Final price =$1.94 for 2


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Coupon Insert Preview for October 25

Look for one Smartsource and one Redplum insert in your Sunday paper. Some of my favorite coupons include:

$2 off Pampers
$30 off Breeze 2 or Contour meter (often a moneymaker with drugstore deals)

To see the full list of coupons, just click on the banner below.

A Few Great Food Lion Deals

I made a quick stop into Food Lion last night to pick up some great deals and I thought I'd share them with you:

73% lean ground beef is on sale this week for $.98 lb. This is the absolute lowest price I ever find on hamburger, so I stocked up!

I also grabbed a carton of eggs for FREE using this $1 coupon. The medium eggs are regularly priced at $.98 so they're free with the $1 coupon. (If you're not registered with A Full Cup, register here, then go here to sign in and print the coupon.)

Hamburger buns are on sale for $.77 a pack and I used this $1/2 coupon to get them for $.27 a pack.

Food Lion peanut butter is on sale for $1.50 and I used this $1 off coupon to get it for $.50.

Find more Food Lion deals here.

Children's Place Printable Coupon

Get the Children's Place Holiday Pass for 15% off your next purchase. Click Here

Free Sample of Prilosec OTC

Photo Deals Galore

I mentioned in my Designs by Lei giveaway post that you should be able to get your photos printed free. I decided to go ahead and do a round up of all the photo deals that are available right now. There is no way you should be paying to have your photos printed with all these deals! Please note that most of these deals are for new accounts only. If you already have an account you can sign up your spouse for their own account.

• 100 Free 4x6 prints from SeeHere - (Enter promo code prints)
• 40 Free 4x6 prints from Clark Color labs
• 25 Free 4x6 prints from PhotoWorks
• Free photo gift and 50 free prints from Snapfish - (the free gift changes every day)
• $15 Free credit from Kodak Gallery - (Read more details here)
• Free 8x10 photo canvas from Canvas People - (Read more details here)
• 50 free 4x6 prints from CVS Photo Center
• 75 free 4x6 prints from Hooray
  

Bei Bambini (Review and Giveaway)(Winner Announced)

This giveaway is now closed.

The random winner is...

#77, Louise

Louise, I have contacted you letting you know you won. Please reply within 48 hours or another winner will be drawn.

I was tickled to be able to review this sweet little dress that Bei Bambini sent me for the Virtual Baby Shower.

I was impressed with the quality of the dress. The cotton is very soft and feels like it will be pretty durable. When I put it through the washer and dryer I was very excited to pull it out and find it wrinkle-free! By the looks of it I thought it was going to run big, but I was surprised to find out that the sizing is just about right. (It's a size 0-3 month, so it's just a hair big on my daughter since she's still in a newborn size.)

Along with the dress I received, there are a couple other dresses on the Bei Bambini website that I think are adorable:

Blair

Ginger

They also carry tops and bottoms and boys' clothing as well. All of the clothing in the "cruise wear" category is 50% off, including the Ginger dress I posted above.

Enter to win:

Bei Bambini has graciously agreed to give one of my readers a $50 e-gift card to their site!

To enter, visit the Bei Bambini website, then come back here and tell me your favorite item!

Extra entries:
(If you're already a subscriber/follower/fan, that counts too!)

1. Subscribe to the Deal Scoop in a reader or by email
2. Follow the Deal Scoop on Google Friend Connect (right sidebar)
3. Become a fan of the Deal Scoop on Facebook
4. Post my button in your blog's sidebar.
5. Share this giveaway via Twitter, blog, or Facebook.

*Note: if you are reading this via email, you must click through and fill out the form on The Deal Scoop website. Entries sent to me via email will not be accepted.*

A winner will be chosen at random on October 28.

Also, be sure to visit the main post for the Virtual Baby Shower to see how you can automatically receive another entry into every giveaway!

Designs by Lei (Giveaway)(Winner announced)

This giveaway is now closed.

The random winner is...

#15, Nan

Nan, I have contacted you letting you know you won. Please reply within 48 hours or another winner will be drawn.


Do you need custom invitations, announcements, Christmas cards, etc.? Check out Designs by Lei. Lara does a great job designing custom photo cards. Although she has a portfolio with design ideas that can be customized with your own photos, she is also able to create a 100% customized design made exactly how you want it!

Some examples of her work:



Lara is currently running a special on Christmas cards. When you pre-order and pay for your Christmas card order, you'll receive an extra 20% off!

And to top it off, she has graciously agreed to design a custom card for one of my readers!

One winner will be able to choose any type of card they would like (invitations, Christmas cards, whatever). Lara will give you three different custom designs to choose from. You will then receive your design as a file via email and be able to print it wherever you'd would like. (Don't forget to check the "photo deals" section under the "sweet deals" tab at the top of this page to find out where you can get them printed for free!)

To enter:

Check out Designs by Lei and then come back here and tell me the style number of your favorite design from her portfolio.

Extra entries:
(If you're already a subscriber/follower/fan, that counts too!)

1. Subscribe to the Deal Scoop in a reader or by email
2. Follow the Deal Scoop on Google Friend Connect (right sidebar)
3. Become a fan of the Deal Scoop on Facebook
4. Post my button in your blog's sidebar.
5. Share this giveaway via Twitter, blog, or Facebook.

*Note: if you are reading this via email, you must click through and fill out the form on The Deal Scoop website. Entries sent to me via email will not be accepted.*

A winner will be chosen at random on October 28.

Also, be sure to visit the main post for the Virtual Baby Shower to see how you can automatically receive another entry into every giveaway!

Kokopax (Review and Discount Code)

I'm not sure who was happier, myself or my son, when the carrier arrived that Kokopax sent me to review. He has been begging nonstop to ride in it! He doesn't seem to understand that it is for our girl and that the fabric is girl fabric.

Since his sister is not quite big enough to ride in it yet anyway (babies can start riding in the Kokopax carrier at six months of age), I went ahead and let him have a ride. The Kokopax carrier can handle a baby up to 35 pounds and he's only about 25 pounds.

Features I like about the Kokopax carrier :

• The Kokopax carrier only weighs approximately 2.7 pounds, which is a good thing because I wouldn't want to add any more weight than necessary to the 25 pound hunk-of-a-lug called my son.
• The padding in the shoulder straps is really nice because it keeps them from digging into my shoulders. The shoulder straps are also adjustable so that they comfortably fit whoever is carrying the child.
• There is a lumbar support which can adjust to fit whoever is carrying the child. Since my husband and I both have back trouble, this is a very important feature to us.
  
• The carrier straps are adjustable to properly fit any child between age 6 months to 2 years. The straps can even be moved up to a higher position for a taller child.
• There is a place to attach toys to keep a child occupied.
• The storage pocket in the back is big enough to keep essentials without being too big or bulky.
• The kickstand allows the carrier to firmly stand on the ground to allow for easy loading of the child.
• I love that it comes with a storage bag. That way if I go for while without using the carrier it will be protected from dust and dirt.
  

The Kokopax carrier comes in seven different styles, including the new City Gumdrop design.

Carriers can be ordered from the Kokopax website, along with their newest product, the Samantha Diaper Tote.

Readers of the Deal Scoop can take an extra 10% off their Kokopax order when they use the promo code tds2009.

Kushies (Review and Discount Code)

Kushies is a one stop shop for all your baby and toddler needs, including apparel, award-winning toys and diapers, travel bags and beds and more. I was sent this Ultra-Lite Diaper sample pack to review for the Virtual Baby Shower. The pack includes: 2 Ultra-Lite diapers, 2 washable diaper liners, 2 washcloths, and 10 biodegradable diaper liners.

What I liked:

• These diapers can fit a wide range of sizes - from 10 through 22 pounds.
• Velcro tabs make for easy adjustment.
• The diapers are not only made from 6 layers of flannel, but there is also an additional soaker layer inside.
  
• The diapers are made with a flap that can be folded up for boys or down for girls to provide absorbency where they need it most. (Pretty nifty!)
• There is a pocket in the flap where an additional liner can be added for even more absorbency. Either the included washable liners can be used or flushable liners can be used to make cleanup easier.
• The outside of the diaper is made from waterproof material.

What I'd change:
Since these are made to fit such a wide range of sizes, the leg openings are made rather large. It would be nice to have a way to adjust the leg openings to fit a smaller baby more snugly and reduce the risk of leaks from the leg openings.

Kushies diapers can be purchased at www.kushiesonline.com along with a wide array of other products. Readers of The Deal Scoop can take an extra 10% off their purchase when they use the promo code tds10.

No Throw (Review and Giveaway)(Winners announced)

This giveaway is now closed.

The random winners are...

#31, Kristin
#49, Michelle
#6, Abby
#82, Desiree
#90, Morgan
#78, mami2jcn

I have contacted all of you letting you know you won. Please reply within 48 hours or another winner will be drawn.

If your toddler is anything like mine, he loves to throw things just for the fun of it. And when he's not purposely throwing things, he's accidentally dropping them. That is not a good thing when it involves throwing his cup onto a dirty floor. Or when he's in the backseat of the car and he drops his cup while I'm driving and I can't get to it.

Twin sisters Karla and Karen had the same problem. Their solution was the No Throw. They sent me some to try out for myself as well as a few to give away to some of you! The No Throw straps to your child's cup or bottle on one end, and the other end can attach to your child's carseat, stroller, high chair, etc.
No Throws come in a variety of patterns for both boys and girls. They can be purchased online at nothrow.com or at any Walgreens location. When you buy online, shipping is currently free for orders of 6 or fewer.


Enter to win:

3 winners will receive a girl No Throw and 3 winners will receive a boy No Throw.

To enter, fill out the form below.

Extra entries:
(If you're already a subscriber/follower/fan, that counts too!)

1. Subscribe to the Deal Scoop in a reader or by email
2. Follow the Deal Scoop on Google Friend Connect (right sidebar)
3. Become a fan of the Deal Scoop on Facebook
4. Post my button in your blog's sidebar.
5. Share this giveaway via Twitter, blog, or Facebook.

*Note: if you are reading this via email, you must click through and fill out the form on The Deal Scoop website. Entries sent to me via email will not be accepted.*

A winner will be chosen at random on October 28.

Also, be sure to visit the main post for the Virtual Baby Shower to see how you can automatically receive another entry into every giveaway!

Momo Baby (Review and Giveaway)(Winner Announced)

This giveaway is now closed.

The random winner is...

#27, Andrea

Andrea, I have contacted you letting you know you won. Please reply within 48 hours or another winner will be drawn.


"Wow!"

That's all I could say when my blanket arrived that Momo Baby Gifts sent me to review. If you want to make somebody feel special, send them a gift from Momo Baby! I wasn't just sent a blanket inside of a cardboard box. No way. This is what I got in the mail, and it made me feel like a million bucks:

Imagine getting that in the mail. Would that not make you feel special? The box is wrapped so nicely you almost don't even care what's in it. Until you open it, that is, and you find inside of it the absolute softest, coziest, warmest blanket you have ever felt in your life. And it's not just the absolute softest, coziest, warmest blanket you have ever felt in your life, but it also has the name of the most precious little girl in the world embroidered on the corner. Getting that in the mail will make your day. I promise.

It will also make your day when your little girl is sitting beside you as you type, cooing contentedly as she's snuggled under her blanket. If you want to make somebody's day like that, go to momobaby.com and order a personalized baby gift. They sell apparel, blankets, bags, note cards, and more. And through the end of November, my readers can take an extra 20% off any order of $25 or more when they use the promo code SCOOP.

Enter to win:

Momo Baby Gifts is going to make one of my reader's days by giving away an item from their site! The winner can choose any product they would like!

To enter, visit momobaby.com, then come back here and tell me what item you would choose if you win.

Extra entries:
(If you're already a subscriber/follower/fan, that counts too!)

1. Subscribe to the Deal Scoop in a reader or by email
2. Follow the Deal Scoop on Google Friend Connect (right sidebar)
3. Become a fan of the Deal Scoop on Facebook
4. Post my button in your blog's sidebar.
5. Share this giveaway via Twitter, blog, or Facebook.

*Note: if you are reading this via email, you must click through and fill out the form on The Deal Scoop website. Entries sent to me via email will not be accepted.*

A winner will be chosen at random on October 28.

Also, be sure to visit the main post for the Virtual Baby Shower to see how you can automatically receive another entry into every giveaway!

Silikids (Review)

Silikids carries a variety of silicone products for kids including knee pads, bibs, and bottles. I was sent a glass bottle with a Siliskin to review.
Features I liked:

• The Siliskin keeps the glass bottle from burning your hands when its been microwaved.
• It's dishwasher safe - this is a must for me!
• Even though it's colored, you can see through the Siliskin well enough to see the measurements on the bottle.
  
• Silicone does not harbor bacteria or fungus growth - that one's pretty important too!
  

To purchase glass bottles with Siliskins or any of the other products mentioned above, check out www.silikids.com to find either an online retailer or a store near you that carries these products.

Pediped (Review)

I was sent a pair of pediped Originals baby shoes to review for the Virtual Baby Shower, and they are adorable! pediped Originals are made with soft soles to aid in the optimum development of baby's growing feet. "The next best thing to bare feet", pediped shoes allow baby to walk with a natural stride and feel the floor as they learn to walk. In spite of the soft soles, pedipeds keep baby's feet protected due to the double layer of leather and foam insert.

pediped Originals are made with a velcro fastener so they be easily adjusted and gotten on and off. There are 75 different styles to choose from and they can be purchased in a range of sizes from 0-6 months to 18-24 months.
Along with the Originals, pediped also carries the rubber-soled Flex line of shoes made in children's sizes 6-12. Also available for little girls are hair clips by No Slippy Hair Clippy. There are several bows that will match any outfit as well as three styles that partner with their matching shoe style.

For more information about pediped or make a purchase, please visit pediped.com.

Free $15 at Kodak Gallery!

I just got a free $15 from the Kodak Gallery, and you can too!


The Kodak Gallery is giving away a million free gifts between October 20 and November 13.

There will be three different phases in which you can get a $15 gift code.

October 20 through 28 = 100,000 gift codes given
October 29 through November 5 = 100,000 gift codes given
November 6 through 13 = 100,000 gift codes given

If you are not one of the first 100,000 people to sign up during a phase, you will receive a 40% off coupon instead. But... you can come back during the next phase and if you're one of the first 100,000 to sign up you can still get a $15 gift code!

So, here's how to get your free $15 gift code:

• Visit the Kodak Gallery and enter your email address on the right side of the page where it says "Get your Free photo gift."
• Enter your information on the next page and you'll be emailed either the $15 gift code or the 40% off coupon. Remember, if you don't get the $15, you can try again during the next phase!
• There is a limit of one $15 code per person, so I'll be making sure to sign up my husband too!
  

BabyBjorn (Review and Giveaway)(Winner announced)

This giveaway is now closed.

The random winner is...

#29, Jennifer

Jennifer, I have contacted you letting you know you won. Please reply within 48 hours with your shipping address or another winner will be drawn.


I love having an easy way to carry my baby around the house and out at the store, so I was pretty excited when BabyBjorn sent me one of their Original Spirit carriers to review.

What I liked:

• The first thing I had to do was to choose a color. There are so many color options (8 to be exact) for this carrier! I love having lots of choices. With my husband's input, I ended up choosing black so that it won't clash with any of our clothes!
• When the carrier arrived, I was very impressed with the detailed instructions. There was no doubt as to exactly how to put on the carrier, adjust it, or load the baby. There are even step-by-step pictorial directions on the inside of the carrier so you can refer to them each time you use the carrier.
  
• I loved the softness of the fabric! Even though it is very thick and heavy-duty, it is still incredibly soft.
• The secure buckles made me feel safe about carrying my baby. I have used other brands of this type of carrier and the slides on the side do not fasten securely - they just slide in and out. The slides on the BabyBjorn carrier slide in and then click. You have to push a botton to slide them out.
• The front section detaches entirely from the shoulder straps. I have used other brands of carriers that do not detach and it's like a maze to try to figure out how to get the thing on! With the BabyBjorn's detachable front, I don't have to figure anything out - just put the shoulder straps on and then attach the front section.
• The BabyBjorn can carry children from age newborn all the way up to 25 pounds. When the baby is small he faces the person carrying him. When he gets a little older he can turn around and face outward. The top portion of the carrier folds down to accommodate this.
• The carrier is machine-washable. It's nice to have an easy way to clean the carrier since anything that children use is bound to get dirty!

What I didn't like:
The only thing I would like better is if there were some way to support the lower back. I don't feel much discomfort with a newborn, but I know that once my baby gets heavier my shoulders will feel some strain if I carrier her for very long.

Enter to Win!

BabyBjorn is giving my readers the chance to win their own Original Spirit carrier.

To enter, visit the BabyBjorn website and find your favorite product. Then come back here and fill out the form below.

(You can also check out BabyBjorn's parent fan group, BabyBjorn Believers, where you'll get a first look at new products, parenting tips, contests, and a chance to share your opionion with BabyBjorn.)

Extra entries:
(If you're already a subscriber/follower/fan, that counts too!)

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A winner will be chosen at random on October 27.

Also, be sure to visit the main post for the Virtual Baby Shower to see how you can automatically receive another entry into every giveaway!

Baggino (Review and Discount Code)

Raise your hand if you like changing your baby in a public restroom! What, nobody? Okay, me neither, but it will be a lot easier now that I have a Baggino. I was sent a Junior Combination Diaper Bag and Changing Belt to review.

When the bag is zipped, it looks just like a tote bag. When you're ready for a diaper change, you unzip the bag, wrap it around your waist, and secure it with a buckle. The inside of the bag is then handy with all your diaper changing supplies without your having the set the bag down on the dirty surfaces of a public restroom. The pockets are spacious enough to fit everything you need for a diaper change in them, and it includes a changing pad that folds up small enough to to fit in one of the pockets. I should have thought to get a better picture, but there is even a flap that lifts up to create a dispenser for your wipes. This way you don't even have to get the wipes container out of the bag.

This bag is perfect for small outings to the store where you only need to take along the basics. There is enough room for diaper changing supplies and maybe a bottle or cup and a toy or two.
If you need to take more along, Baggino also sells a larger version of this bag here.

And until October 31, readers of The Deal Scoop will receive free shipping from Baggino when they use the promo code DEALSCOOP.

Natural Mat (Review and Discount Code)

Natural Mat is an English manufacturer of organic crib mattresses and organic crib bedding. The mattresses are made from natural fibers, which allow them be more breathable than those made with synthetic fibers. They are non-allergenic and anti-dust mite. Even though they contain no chemicals, they are still fire-retardant and comply with federal safety standards.

Along with organic crib mattresses, Natural Mat produces organic crib bedding as well. I was sent an organic cotton fitted percale sheet to review. These sheets contain no bleach or dye. The cotton seems to be softer and thicker than other sheets that I have. They are able to be machine washed and dried and seem like they will turn out to be very durable.

For more information about Natural Mat products, check out their website here.

My readers can also take an extra 10% off their order when they enter the promo code tds10.

Baby Harrill (Review and Giveaway)(Winner announced)

This giveaway is now closed.

The random winner is...

#12, Desiree

Desiree, I have contacted you letting you know you won. Please reply within 48 hours with your shipping address or another winner will be drawn.


Do you ever go past a store and want to go in just because the storefront is so cute? That's how I felt when I came across the Baby Harrill website.

See, doesn't that make you want to go inside and look around?

When I took a look, I found all sorts of sweet things for baby. Baby Harrill sent me this Pink Minky Dot Burp Cloth to review for the Virtual Baby Shower.

It's so pretty that I almost don't want to use it and get it dirty! It goes through the wash just fine, though, so even if it does get dirty it's not a big deal. The lighting is not the best in this picture - the colors of the burp cloth are a lot prettier in real life.

Along with their burp cloths, Baby Harrill also sells bibs, blankets, loveys, and changing pads.

The folks at Baby Harrill are giving my readers the chance to win a pink minky dot bib!
To Enter:

Visit the Baby Harrill website and tell me your favorite product.

Extra entries:
(If you're already a subscriber/follower/fan, that counts too!)

1. Subscribe to the Deal Scoop in a reader or by email
2. Follow the Deal Scoop on Google Friend Connect (right sidebar)
3. Become a fan of the Deal Scoop on Facebook
4. Post my button on your blog's sidebar

A winner will be chosen at random on October 27.

Also, be sure to visit the main post for the Virtual Baby Shower to see how you can automatically receive another entry into every giveaway!

Can't wait to see if you win? Readers of The Deal Scoop can take 15% off their Baby Harrill order when they use the coupon code first-order.

Boon Frog Pod (Review)

If you like cool stuff, you'll like Boon products! I didn't find a thing on their website that didn't draw my attention with its interestingness. (Yes, I know that's not a word, but I want to use it, so leave me alone.)

Boon sent me a Frog Pod to review as part of the Virtual Baby Shower, and my son could not stop grinning when it arrived on our porch. He's too little to even know what it is, but he too was quite intrigued by its interestingness.


What I liked:

• The Frog Pod is big enough to hold every toy my son ever dreamed of having in the bathtub.
• It's very easy to attach to the tub. You can either use the included adhesive strips or screw it onto the wall. The adhesive strips can be removed without harming the wall's surface.
  
• The base of the Frog Pod stays attached to the wall while the scoop can be removed to scoop up bath toys. It's much less annoying to have something attached to the wall rather than hanging around the faucet like most bath toy holders.
• The holes in the bottom of the scoop allow for easy rinsing of bath toys. Instead of having to rinse them one at a time, they can all be scooped up and rinsed together. The holes then allow them to drain and dry between baths.

What I didn't like: The Frog Pod is much bigger than what I was expecting. I know I sound contradictory since I said earlier that I like its large size. I like that it can hold so many toys, but for a family with a very small bathtub, it seems quite intrusive. Can't have the best of both worlds I suppose!

The Frog Pod can be ordered from the Boon website along with all sorts of other cool products. Check them all out here. Also, be sure to follow @BoonInc on Twitter to stay updated on all their latest products!

Child to Cherish Tower of Time (Review and Discount Code)

Another baby product I received to review for the Virtual Baby Shower was the Tower of Time from Child to Cherish. The Tower of Time is a set of decorative tins, each of which contains a kit to make your child's handprint out of plaster. There are five separate tins so that you can make a keepsake handprint each year from ages 1 through 5.

Specific features I liked:

• Rather than having to stack the tins and hope they stay put, there is a raised ledge on each tin to keep the tin above from sliding off.
• Each tin contains its own instructions for mixing the plaster. At first I didn't understand why that was necessary, but then I realized that each tin contains a slightly different amount of plaster to accommodate the different sized hands. The separate instructions ensure that the right amount of water gets mixed with the plaster in each tin.
• Each tin features a different design on the lid, all of which are pretty cute.
• There is a label underneath the lid of each tin so that the child's name and the date can be easily recorded.

If you're the sentimental type who likes having keepsakes of your children, you can order the Tower of Time and many other keepsake products at the Child to Cherish website.

My readers can also take an extra 10% off when you use the coupon code tds10.

Zutano (Giveaway)(Winner Announced)

This giveaway is now closed.

The random winner is...

#116, Melissa

Melissa, I have contacted you letting you know you won. Please reply within 48 hours with your shipping address or another winner will be drawn.

Zutano has an adorable line of clothing just for newborns and preemies called the Itzy Bitzy collection which can be purchased at shop.zutano.com.


Just a few samples of what they have:

Footies

Onesies

Blankets

Zutano has provided a $75 giftcard for the Itzy Bitzy collection for one of my readers!

To enter:

Check out the Itzy Bitzy collection and tell me your favorite product. Then come back and fill out the form below.

Extra entries:
(If you're already a subscriber/follower/fan, that counts too!)

1. Subscribe to the Deal Scoop in a reader or by email
2. Follow the Deal Scoop on Google Friend Connect (right sidebar)
3. Become a fan of the Deal Scoop on Facebook
4. Post my button in your blog's sidebar.
5. Share this giveaway via Twitter, blog, or Facebook.

*Note: if you are reading this via email, you must click through and fill out the form on The Deal Scoop website. Entries sent to me via email will not be accepted.*

A winner will be chosen at random on October 26.

Also, be sure to visit the main post for the Virtual Baby Shower to see how you can automatically receive another entry into every giveaway!

aden + anais (Review)

Swaddling blankets by aden + anais were created by Australian mothers who moved to the United States. They could not find swaddling blankets big enough for their babies or in the muslin fabric they were used to in Australia, so they created their own.

I was sent an Organic Pink Stripe Wrap to review as part of the Virtual Baby Shower.


The muslin seemed rather thin when I first received the blanket, but the more it goes through the wash, the softer and fluffier it becomes. After several washings it is now thick enough to seem substantial, but still very breathable. I love the fact that it is so breathable so that I don't have to worry about my little girl overheating while she's all wrapped up. The large size of the blanket allows me to make sure my daughter is completely swaddled without worrying about her wriggling loose.

Products from aden + anais can be ordered at their website where they sell not only swaddling blankets, but also hooded towels and muslin washcloths. Take a look at all of their products here.